Hello!

Please see unique, great opportunity below to gain experience in both nutrition and culinary, in a clinical education setting. This is an assistant to the Culinary Nutrition program director.

This past year a few QC dietetic interns completed rotations at this location, and they loved it here! Go to the website for the SBH Teaching Kitchen, link below, to see Emily Schlag, RD, the Director of the program, whom you would be working with, in action!

I’m looking to hire a full time Bilingual Culinary Nutrition Educator for our Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen in the Bronx, NY. Would you mind forwarding this to your contacts or anyone you think may be interested? Interested applicants can reach out directly to me at eschlag@sbhny.org with their resume and a brief cover letter. This salaried position starts at $48k. RD is not required, so it could be good for recent graduates or those who have chosen not to go the RD route. 

See below for a condensed version of the job description. For more information about the Teaching Kitchen and the SBH Health and Wellness Center they can visit our website: sbhteachingkitchen.org

Principal Duties and Requirements:

1.       Teach evidence based culinary nutrition curriculum, in English and Spanish, for the Bronx community with the goal of teaching culinary skills, lifestyle modification and nutrition.

2.       Lead cooking classes and demonstrations in a variety of settings, including virtually (live and recorded), in the Teaching Kitchen, and off-premises.

3.       Assist with development and maintenance of the culinary medicine curriculum, ensuring it is evidence based and culturally appropriate.

4.       Create and maintain curriculum materials, such as recipes, handouts, and nutrition lessons, in both English and Spanish. Assist in the translation of existing materials as needed.

5.       Develop and test recipes for use in cooking classes, demonstrations, and other events

6.       Oversee and contribute to daily operational tasks of opening and closing, as well as tasks related to the cleanliness of the Wellness Center. Inspect kitchen cleanliness and preparedness before, during, and after classes and other events.

7.       Ensure a sanitary work environment regarding proper storage, portioning, and handling of produce/goods according to HACCP.

8.       Delegate and perform monthly and weekly cleaning tasks.

9.       Enforce kitchen and space sanitation and cleanliness policies in compliance with state inspection regulations

*The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

A.     Education Required

Associates degree OR High School diploma/equivalent and 2 years of direct related work experience in culinary arts, nutrition, public health, or a related field

B.      License/Certification/Registration(s) Required

NYC Food Protection Certificate

C.      Experience/Skills Required

Oral and written fluency in Spanish

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communications skills

One year or more of experience in culinary arts

One year or more of experience or education in nutrition, public health, or a related field

Thanks!

Emily Schlag, RD, CDN

Director

SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen

SBH Health and Wellness Center

Pronouns: She/Hers

Office 718-960-3843